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xenolingual t1_je6xoum wrote
Reply to comment by prowlick in Vegan diets benefit health, but only if they're healthy. Study found a healthy vegan diet was linked to lower risk of heart disease, cancer and premature death, compared with non-vegan diets. N=125,000 by MistWeaver80
Someone was really out to prove their chipgan and french-fry-tarian friends' claims of healthy diets wrong (I guess).
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Reply to comment by TheChickenWasDry in Got 2-4 hours to kill?? Then have I got a place for you! by ericyankusfranco
Same story as many a telecom: Only reasonable option available in some places, thus they've a mostly captive market.
I haven't had a truly decent ISP since I first moved to the US. Seattle's Wave was wonderful, but it was also the only option for my building.
xenolingual t1_jbtxez2 wrote
Reply to comment by hawilder in Anyone been to the new Market basket on rte 20? Is it a zoo? by hawilder
They always have lanes open and I rarely need to wait more than a few minutes to see a cashier. The only real complaint I have about them is that the bagging is generally poor, unlike most Market Baskets I've been to. I'm sure that will improve with time. Suffering a few more people in the shop is worth it to not have to deal with Shaw's/Price Chopper.
xenolingual t1_jbazdzi wrote
Reply to comment by mcl1977 in Shrewsbury Dentistry near Tavern in the Square by [deleted]
You can refuse the graft. My partner had 2 molars pulled there and they pressured us to get them; every time we said no, both verbally and in writing. No graft was given.
They do seem to try to pad the bill. We just refuse and demand the basic services we desire; haven't had a problem with them (yet), but are constantly wary.
xenolingual t1_jb7yl7a wrote
Reply to comment by colb_E in Worcesters Best Pizza? It certainly isn’t from Frankie’s by OandKrailroad
I have. Tolerable, but it's not close enough to me (as in distance) that it's not worth more to improve my bagel making skills and have something that's equally good.
xenolingual t1_jb72i2i wrote
Reply to comment by xxlaur77 in Worcesters Best Pizza? It certainly isn’t from Frankie’s by OandKrailroad
I've been teaching myself to make bagels because the options here are so sad.
At least Frankies is tolerable.
xenolingual t1_jamohfm wrote
Reply to comment by Old-Spend-8218 in is Southbridge as bad as everyone says? by apple-masher
Such as?
[edit] Of course they delete their comment purporting that an alleged friend is a teacher in Southbridge and has seen horrible things in the school, whilst providing no examples.
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xenolingual t1_jaabpfq wrote
Reply to comment by Trying-my-best1989 in So...Worcester's school superintendent is actually a white lady who pretended to be Latinx...? by [deleted]
You seem stressed. Here's a puppy for you. Lowering your blood pressure is good, even for children.
xenolingual t1_jaab2gw wrote
Reply to comment by Trying-my-best1989 in So...Worcester's school superintendent is actually a white lady who pretended to be Latinx...? by [deleted]
Language is a very personal thing, and speakers generally don't realise how little they know about language. It's not worth my time to engage further with someone who isn't open to the possibility that their understanding is narrower than they believed. I hope that you'll find the curiosity to look into things, or at least take a nice walk listening to music you enjoy to help yourself feel better. Good luck with your day.
xenolingual t1_jaa6pch wrote
Reply to comment by Trying-my-best1989 in So...Worcester's school superintendent is actually a white lady who pretended to be Latinx...? by [deleted]
Linguists observe and describe how people use language. Different languages and dialects use words differently, especially when they cross cultures. "Latine", for example, may be used by some in the Hispanosphere in the same manner that certain Anglophones use "Latinx", and both are equally valid words which are attested through popular use.
The word "Latinx" can sound odd to you, and that's totally fine. It sounds odd to me, too -- my cohort all use "Latin" to describe the same when we speak English. The word not being a part of your or my idiolects or local dialects doesn't mean that it isn't valid to others, though.
xenolingual t1_ja9uewc wrote
Reply to comment by Trying-my-best1989 in So...Worcester's school superintendent is actually a white lady who pretended to be Latinx...? by [deleted]
Take it from a professional linguist: If people are using "Latinx" as a word, then it's a word.
xenolingual t1_ja9u99j wrote
Reply to comment by CatumEntanglement in So...Worcester's school superintendent is actually a white lady who pretended to be Latinx...? by [deleted]
Surprise, they've deleted their post due to being called out.
xenolingual t1_ja9dhkc wrote
Reply to comment by CatumEntanglement in So...Worcester's school superintendent is actually a white lady who pretended to be Latinx...? by [deleted]
OP was going to be against her either way. This is just another method to sow discord amongst others. If it wasn't this, it was going to be, idk, reports of her not smiling to someone on a sidewalk once or whatever.
xenolingual t1_ja8nvuq wrote
Reply to comment by Trying-my-best1989 in So...Worcester's school superintendent is actually a white lady who pretended to be Latinx...? by [deleted]
And as the Latin[insert preferred suffix, or none at all]-identifying people I know who do use "Latinx", including those born in Latin America and relocated to the US, also exist. Your experiences and preferences are as valid as their experiences and preferences are valid. There's no one Latin[insert preferred suffix, or none at all] opinion or identity.
xenolingual t1_ja8b581 wrote
Reply to comment by bartnd in So...Worcester's school superintendent is actually a white lady who pretended to be Latinx...? by [deleted]
Also white Latin(e/x/o/a)s don't exist, and one's ethnicity disappears during trans-ethnic adoption. :o
xenolingual t1_j8s1vu9 wrote
Before reading: Is it jobs?
After reading: Yes, it's jobs.
Surprise!
xenolingual t1_j89gl81 wrote
Reply to comment by spyson in 'American Born Chinese' is now a full family reunion for 'Everything Everywhere All At Once' with the addition of James Hong by Sisiwakanamaru
This opinion isn't uncommon in Chinese and Chinese diaspora communities throughout East/Southeast Asia. In Malaysia, where Chiang is from, Indians are the next largest ethnic minority group after Chinese, but don't hold nearly the economic power that the Chinese community does, though there's definitely an Indian elite/professional class. Usually this comes with a dollop of Han-centricism (the only cultures which matter are touched culturally or politically by the various dynasties of the Middle Kingdom [minus the non-Han ones, save when they Hanified]).
Not excusing it, just saying that it's consistent with where he's from, as well as really disappointing if that's an indication of his beliefs rather than something put on for a joke.
xenolingual t1_j89esz2 wrote
Reply to comment by stanthemanchan in 'American Born Chinese' is now a full family reunion for 'Everything Everywhere All At Once' with the addition of James Hong by Sisiwakanamaru
I remember when he first started working in China and had terrible Chinese. Proper ABC and proper hot. Stuck in traffic? At least there's an ad with Daniel Wu on a building to look at!
xenolingual t1_j89edbn wrote
Reply to comment by Acid_Tribe in 'American Born Chinese' is now a full family reunion for 'Everything Everywhere All At Once' with the addition of James Hong by Sisiwakanamaru
The general populace in China is called "100 family names" for a reason.
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Reply to comment by fremenator in What does Worcester need? by AnteaterEastern2811
Right? Such a good point. I'd love to be able to do what I do locally and more directly contribute to the Worcester economy.
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Reply to What does Worcester need? by AnteaterEastern2811
Like many smaller cities: Investments in public resources, infrastructure, transportation, mixed-income housing, walkable residential areas with convenient, walkable access to businesses (pharmacies, groceries, etc), small parks and sitting areas. Prioritising resident human-owned property development over commercial legal entity-owned property development. etc.
xenolingual t1_je9mihc wrote
Reply to comment by rebeccanau in I miss North Bakery’s hand pies 😢 by pvdjay
The recipe's available online, along with vegan chocolate cookies recipe. (From: Putting Miso in Your Cookies Might Be the Best Idea Ever)
You should be able to get the ingredients at Good Fortune and/or Chinese American Mini Mart.